Senior Packaging Designer - Fetch for Pets : Job Details

Fetch4Pets/Brand Buzz is a trusted and respected manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods for leading brands such as Burt's Bees, Arm & Hammer, Clorox and Glad, along with top entertainment properties Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter and many more. We are looking for a talented, high energy, dynamic consumer packaged goods designer to work on packaging (conceptual and line extensions), retail displays, trade shows and more. The role is very production heavy with existing line adaptations. This role reports to the Packaging Manager.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to prepare files for production according to templates and direction

• Work on packaging concepts for new products and extensions for existing brands

• Work with product managers to make sure tasks have correct information

• Make sure all artwork is delivered on time and done correctly

• Make sure all designs meet internal, as well, as licensing partners brand guideline standards

• Ensure all files are accurate and complete

• Ensure proper procedure are being followed

• Participate in quarterly comp shopping trips

• Understand new brand needs and work cross-functionally on concepting new lines

• Nurture and guide junior designers

Who you are...

• Eager to work in fast-paced environment

• You have excellent attention to detail and know how to follow procedures

• Know how to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Able to communicate with counterparts

• Highly collaborative, openly share knowledge and ideas and incorporate input from others

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a high level of organizational skills

• Highly creative in generating new ideas - on trend

• Multi-tasker able to pivot according to workflow and deadlines

• Problem solver with a great disposition

• Fun loving

• Love pets

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience designing consumer goods packaging

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in design/art

• Strong leadership skills with empathy and compassion

• Have in-depth understanding on brand guidelines usage

• Strong typography/composition skills and color sense

• Strong project management and organizational skills are necessary

• Must have expert experience with packaging and retail displays

• Expert level understanding of file setup for production

• Have extensive knowledge of packaging substrates, materials, printing, and comping

• Experience with molded items and/or trade shows is a plus

• Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office software skills on Mac required

• General understanding of product manufacturing is an advantage

• Must have portfolio to share with related work

Company Perks

• Hybrid role: three in-office day, two work from home

• Paid time off

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• 401k available

• Pet friendly office

• 20 additional “Work from anywhere” days

• Access to Udemy for personal growth